Posts tagged ‘Ron Turner’

There is a rumor floating around that ex-Bears coach and current head coach at Pittsburgh Dave Wannstedt is interested in hiring Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner to fill in the same position with the Panthers.

Why would Turner make was seems to be a step down? Well he may feel as those the Bears current staff is a sinking ship. If the current shake up doesn’t work this season they are likely all going to be out of a job. Turner also has a strong relationship and familiarity with Wanndstedt after serving as his offensive coordinator with the Bears from 93-96.

The biggest reason might be something completely unrelated to coaching . Ron’s nephew (Norv Turner’s son) Scott Turner is currently a graduate assistant on Wannstedt’s staff. The obvious family appeal could be hard for Turner to pass up if he is offered the position.

While I am generally a fan of continuity I wouldn’t be the least bit sad to see Turner go. Though I don’t think he is as terrible as some Bears fans it would be nice to get someone in here who could find some more creative ways to use Devin Hester. A change at offensive coordinator would also mean that whatever QB is brought in for competition with Orton would have a much better chance at actually winning the job.

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I campaigned for the job about 3/4 of the way through the season for some obvious reasons. A) I have an enormous ego, and B) Ron Turner sucks at his job. However, I am still not sure what the best pitch line to the Bears would be.

All I got is something along the lines of:
“Hey, I’d do it for minimum wage so at least you’d finally get your money’s worth”
or
“At least my playbook includes plays designed after the Clinton administration”
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